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Free Orvis fly-fishing courses offered through June

Orvis stores across the nation are hosting the free Orvis Fly Fishing 101 and 201 classes for beginners and those who want to take the next step.

The Orvis Store at 10223 N.E. 10th Street in Bellevue will be offering the 101 classes on June 7 and June 14. The advance class is offered on June 8.

All ages and skills are welcome to attend the events, but those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upon completing the class each person will receive in-store offers toward purchasing Orvis products and a free Trout Unlimited membership valued at $35. The Federation of Fly Fishers is also offering a free one-year electronic membership valued at $35. Space is limited so please RSVP at 425-452-9138.

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A Seattle native, Mark Yuasa is a lifelong angler who grew up near the banks of Lake Washington and has been covering fishing and outdoors for more than 21 years for The Seattle Times. Read his regular fishing report every Thursday and the outdoor notebook every Sunday.